Binance Hack Linked to North Korea
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- David IngramNBC News
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- Osmond ChiaBBC
- John PowerAl Jazeera
- Ange LavoipierreABC News (AU)
- ReutersDawn
- Ben HillDaily Mail
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Ankur BanerjeeSydney Morning Herald
- Tom WestbrookSydney Morning Herald
- Summer ZhenSydney Morning Herald
- Jon HaworthABC News (US)
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- Patrick ReillyNew York Post
- Laura CressBBC
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North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a lightning-fast theft that an insider has called “the largest bank heist in human history.”
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it is investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance”.
Binance said it worked with blockchain partners to freeze roughly $3 billion in affected assets.
TRM said several features of the attack matched earlier heists linked to North Korea, including a 2025 hack of crypto exchange Bybit that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation had attributed to Pyongyang.
The cryptocurrency exchange said that deposits were unaffected, while withdrawals have been suspended and are expected to resume in the next day or two.
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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked in what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever, with losses estimated at $6.3 billion. The breach occurred on Binance.com but not on its U.S.-specific platform. Initial investigations suggest a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop provided attackers access to withdraw funds from user wallets. Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance, confirmed the…
What we know so far about the Binance hack →3 articles from BBC on this storyHackers stole $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance in a record-breaking theft, highlighting the challenges of insuring digital assets against cyberattacks. Cryptocurrency exchanges use specialized policies that cover thefts, cyber breaches, and other business risks specific to blockchain technology. However, insurance for this sector is limited due to regulatory uncertainty and volatile crypto markets…
Binance's $6.3bn hack: How crypto insurance works →3 articles from Dawn on this storyBinance announced that over $6 billion was moved through wallets linked to a security breach and set aside $5 billion plus an additional $1.34 billion to cover losses, totaling nearly $7 billion pledged for affected users. The hack occurred within 20 minutes on Thursday evening and raised concerns about cryptocurrency's vulnerability and volatility, with Bitcoin falling over 5% in value overnight. Other…
Binance pledges to cover billions in stolen assets after hack revives crypto fears →2 articles from NBC News on this storyBinance announced that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrencies, marking what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever recorded. The attack occurred over about 20 minutes late Thursday night and involved transactions across ten blockchains. U.S. blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis have attributed this heist to North Korean hacking groups associated with the Lazarus Group…
Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we know →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyBlockchain intelligence firms have linked North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor to a $6.3 billion cyberattack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM and Chainalysis, two blockchain analysis companies, reported that approximately USD 6.36 billion was stolen in about 20 minutes across ten blockchains. Binance confirmed it is cooperating with law enforcement to recover funds and freeze roughly…
Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance →2 articles from NPR on this storyBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating reports of a possible security breach that might have been a hack, as suggested by its founder. Stablecoin providers Tether and Circle froze funds worth over $800 million and more than $1.5 billion respectively in response to the incident. Binance has assured users their funds are safe but did not confirm any loss at the time of the announcement…
World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack →Show 10 more outlets
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance suffered a significant hack on its digital funds, with attackers attempting to steal up to $6.3 billion ($8.9 billion). As of now, over $3 billion ($4.2 billion) is frozen. The breach occurred after hackers compromised a staff member's laptop and accessed "hot wallets" containing various tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. Binance reassured users their funds are safe and…
Billions stolen from Binance in largest ever crypto hack →Cryptocurrency platform Binance reported that it was targeted by hackers who stole at least $6.3 billion, believed to be the largest crypto heist ever recorded. The company stated that user funds are safe and that they are working with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with approximately $3 billion frozen so far. Binance suspects a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop allowed attackers access to service…
World's biggest ever crypto heist results in hackers making off with at least $6.3billion, exchange boss says →Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on October 29 that it had experienced a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company has frozen about $3 billion of the affected funds and stated it would cover all losses from the hack. Analysts believe this could be the biggest crypto heist ever, raising concerns among investors about the safety of holding digital assets…
Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breach →Hackers stole approximately $8.9 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that analysts are calling the biggest crypto hack ever. The hackers, believed to be North Korean, targeted 10 blockchains and shifted most of the funds within about 20 minutes. Binance has since worked with partners to freeze some of the affected assets, locating around $3 billion so far and stating it…
‘Biggest hack in history’: Crypto giant freezes assets after $8.9b heist →Binance announced a security breach impacting approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency assets, according to an initial investigation. The incident involved unauthorized access through a compromised laptop of one of their DevOps engineers, enabling withdrawals without affecting wallet private keys. Binance has suspended transactions temporarily and is working with law enforcement and blockchain partners to trace…
Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion →TRM and Chainalysis, blockchain intelligence firms, have linked a $6.3 billion theft at Binance to North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor. This makes it the largest cryptocurrency heist recorded. Binance confirmed the incident and suspended trading while freezing about $3 billion of stolen assets with partners. The exchange's founder, CZ, assured users that funds are safe and losses will be covered, though…
Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance →Binance reported that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion from its exchange, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency theft to date. The attack involved multiple breaches, and a U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm linked the incident to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor with high confidence. Binance suspended withdrawals and plans to cover all customer losses while working with law…
Binance says $6.3B US hacked in what could be largest cryptocurrency theft ever →Blockchain intelligence firms TRM and Chainalysis have attributed the recent $6.3 billion hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Following the incident, Binance suspended withdrawals while working with partners to freeze around $3 billion in stolen assets and announced it would cover all losses. The attack occurred over a short period…
$6.3 billion Binance hack was likely work of North Korea, intel firms say →North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a rapid theft described as "the largest bank heist in human history." Binance confirmed the breach and stated it was working with law enforcement to address the issue. TRM Labs identified TraderTraitor, North Korea's elite hacking unit, as responsible for the attack, which involved moving approximately $6.36 billion…
North Korean hackers steal $6.3B from Binance in ‘largest bank heist in human history’ →Blockchain intelligence firm TRM links a recent $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Binance has frozen approximately $3 billion of the stolen assets and stated it will cover all user losses, with deposits unaffected but withdrawals temporarily suspended. Experts suggest North Korea uses such hacks as a means to obtain foreign currency due to economic…
Binance cryptocurrency exchange hack linked to North Korea, experts say →Analysis
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Stablecoin providers Tether and Circle each said they froze funds Thursday in response to the incident.
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Experts say North Korea has turned to crypto hacking and other illicit cyber activities as a source of badly needed foreign currency to support its troubled economy and fund its nuclear program in the wake of tough U.N. sanctions and other difficulties.
The company said on X that an initial investigation suggested the incident may have involved a compromised laptop, but that a subsequent investigation uncovered additional "points of breach."
Binance, which allows users to buy, sell and trade digital assets, has 335 million registered users globally and had about $162.8 billion in assets under custody as of the exchange's 2025 annual report.
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- 29 Oct
Binance is the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform by volume, with hundreds of thousands of users who buy, sell and store billions of dollars’ worth of digital currencies on the exchange.
- 30 Oct
“An attacker moved approximately USD 6.36 billion out of Binance wallets on ten blockchains, most of it in about 20 minutes,” TRM said.
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30 Oct Binance pledges to cover billions in stolen assets after hack revives crypto fearsBinance announced that over $6 billion was moved through wallets linked to a security breach and set aside $5 billion plus an additional $1.34 billion to cover losses, totaling nearly $7 billion pledged for affected users. The hack occurred within 20 minutes on Thursday evening and raised concerns about cryptocurrency's vulnerability and volatility, with Bitcoin falling over 5% in value overnight. Other…NBC News
30 Oct Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we knowBinance announced that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrencies, marking what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever recorded. The attack occurred over about 20 minutes late Thursday night and involved transactions across ten blockchains. U.S. blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis have attributed this heist to North Korean hacking groups associated with the Lazarus Group…Al Jazeera
30 Oct Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on BinanceBlockchain intelligence firms have linked North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor to a $6.3 billion cyberattack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM and Chainalysis, two blockchain analysis companies, reported that approximately USD 6.36 billion was stolen in about 20 minutes across ten blockchains. Binance confirmed it is cooperating with law enforcement to recover funds and freeze roughly…NPR
30 Oct Binance cryptocurrency exchange hack linked to North Korea, experts sayBlockchain intelligence firm TRM links a recent $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Binance has frozen approximately $3 billion of the stolen assets and stated it will cover all user losses, with deposits unaffected but withdrawals temporarily suspended. Experts suggest North Korea uses such hacks as a means to obtain foreign currency due to economic…Global News
30 Oct What we know so far about the Binance hackBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked in what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever, with losses estimated at $6.3 billion. The breach occurred on Binance.com but not on its U.S.-specific platform. Initial investigations suggest a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop provided attackers access to withdraw funds from user wallets. Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance, confirmed the…BBC
30 Oct Binance's $6.3bn hack: How crypto insurance worksHackers stole $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance in a record-breaking theft, highlighting the challenges of insuring digital assets against cyberattacks. Cryptocurrency exchanges use specialized policies that cover thefts, cyber breaches, and other business risks specific to blockchain technology. However, insurance for this sector is limited due to regulatory uncertainty and volatile crypto markets…Dawn
30 Oct North Korean hackers steal $6.3B from Binance in ‘largest bank heist in human history’North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a rapid theft described as "the largest bank heist in human history." Binance confirmed the breach and stated it was working with law enforcement to address the issue. TRM Labs identified TraderTraitor, North Korea's elite hacking unit, as responsible for the attack, which involved moving approximately $6.36 billion…New York Post
30 Oct $6.3 billion Binance hack was likely work of North Korea, intel firms sayBlockchain intelligence firms TRM and Chainalysis have attributed the recent $6.3 billion hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Following the incident, Binance suspended withdrawals while working with partners to freeze around $3 billion in stolen assets and announced it would cover all losses. The attack occurred over a short period…CBS News- 30 Oct Binance says $6.3B US hacked in what could be largest cryptocurrency theft everBinance reported that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion from its exchange, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency theft to date. The attack involved multiple breaches, and a U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm linked the incident to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor with high confidence. Binance suspended withdrawals and plans to cover all customer losses while working with law…CBC
- 30 Oct Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impactedBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating what appears to be a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company has frozen around $3 billion of affected funds and has halted deposits and withdrawals while it works with law enforcement and blockchain partners to address the issue. Binance suggests that an attacker gained access through a compromised DevOps…NPR
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30 Oct Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3bn 'complex' security breachBinance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced on Friday that it was addressing a significant security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company stated that about half of this amount has been frozen to prevent theft and that investigations revealed multiple points of compromise beyond an initially reported single compromised laptop. Binance is collaborating with…Dawn
30 Oct Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on BinanceTRM and Chainalysis, blockchain intelligence firms, have linked a $6.3 billion theft at Binance to North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor. This makes it the largest cryptocurrency heist recorded. Binance confirmed the incident and suspended trading while freezing about $3 billion of stolen assets with partners. The exchange's founder, CZ, assured users that funds are safe and losses will be covered, though…Toronto Star- 30 Oct Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billionBinance announced a security breach impacting approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency assets, according to an initial investigation. The incident involved unauthorized access through a compromised laptop of one of their DevOps engineers, enabling withdrawals without affecting wallet private keys. Binance has suspended transactions temporarily and is working with law enforcement and blockchain partners to trace…ABC News (US)
30 Oct What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hackBinance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a $6.3 billion hack, with half of the stolen assets being frozen while the rest remain in hacker control. Two analytics firms suspect that a North Korean hacking group is responsible for the attack, though Binance has not confirmed or denied these allegations. The BBC's Archana Shukla provides an overview of the current information available about this cyber…BBC
30 Oct ‘Biggest hack in history’: Crypto giant freezes assets after $8.9b heistHackers stole approximately $8.9 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that analysts are calling the biggest crypto hack ever. The hackers, believed to be North Korean, targeted 10 blockchains and shifted most of the funds within about 20 minutes. Binance has since worked with partners to freeze some of the affected assets, locating around $3 billion so far and stating it…Sydney Morning Herald
30 Oct Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breachBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on October 29 that it had experienced a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company has frozen about $3 billion of the affected funds and stated it would cover all losses from the hack. Analysts believe this could be the biggest crypto heist ever, raising concerns among investors about the safety of holding digital assets…The Straits Times
30 Oct World's biggest ever crypto heist results in hackers making off with at least $6.3billion, exchange boss saysCryptocurrency platform Binance reported that it was targeted by hackers who stole at least $6.3 billion, believed to be the largest crypto heist ever recorded. The company stated that user funds are safe and that they are working with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with approximately $3 billion frozen so far. Binance suspects a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop allowed attackers access to service…Daily Mail- 30 Oct Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breachBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets, with about $3 billion frozen so far. The breach may have originated from a hacked engineer’s laptop, leading to unauthorized withdrawals. In response to market reactions and investor concerns, Binance CEO Yi He stated that the company would cover all losses, while analysts warn this…Dawn
30 Oct Billions stolen from Binance in largest ever crypto hackCryptocurrency exchange Binance suffered a significant hack on its digital funds, with attackers attempting to steal up to $6.3 billion ($8.9 billion). As of now, over $3 billion ($4.2 billion) is frozen. The breach occurred after hackers compromised a staff member's laptop and accessed "hot wallets" containing various tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. Binance reassured users their funds are safe and…ABC News (AU)
30 Oct Binance says $2.54bn in crypto funds frozen amid ‘potential security issue’Cryptocurrency exchange Binance froze at least $2.54 billion in funds following what it described as a potential security issue. On Thursday, the company suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating the matter with law enforcement agencies, assuring users that their funds remain safe. The incident caused Bitcoin’s price to drop about 5 percent, falling below $77,000. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao…Al Jazeera
30 Oct Crypto giant Binance freezes $2.5bn of assets over suspected hackCrypto platform Binance froze assets worth over $2.5 billion to prevent potential theft after identifying a security issue. The company temporarily suspended all deposits and withdrawals while investigating, with its former CEO Changpeng Zhao confirming it appears to be a hack. Additionally, Tether and Circle have frozen approximately $1.7 billion in potentially stolen assets. Binance assured users their funds are…BBC
30 Oct World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hackBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating reports of a possible security breach that might have been a hack, as suggested by its founder. Stablecoin providers Tether and Circle froze funds worth over $800 million and more than $1.5 billion respectively in response to the incident. Binance has assured users their funds are safe but did not confirm any loss at the time of the announcement…The Guardian
29 Oct Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether, Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion in fundsBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security issue after large transfers raised concerns among users and the platform’s founder. Tether and Circle froze over $1.5 billion in funds related to the incident, with Tether freezing more than $1.567 billion and Circle suspending 800 million USDC. Both companies are coordinating with law enforcement to address the situation.NBC News
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